1. Robin B. Cheatham
Title: Partner, Transactions
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1979
College: University of New Orleans, B.S., 1976
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Litigation, Transactions, Banking / Financial Services, Bankruptcy / Workouts, Commercial Restructuring / Bankruptcy, Construction, Energy, Environmental, Oil / Gas, Real Estate, Hospitality, Financial Services, Hotels / Leisure
Membership:

2. Raymond P. Ward
Title: Special Counsel, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1990
College: Franciscan University of Steubenville, B.A., 1980
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Litigation, Appellate
Membership:

3. Ms. Leslie Marie Henry
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: South Texas College of Law, Class of 1995, J.D.
College: Northeast Louisiana University, Class of 1987, B.A.
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, Class of 1995, J.D.
Practice Area: Litigation, Environmental, Products Liability, Toxic Tort, Asbestos, Energy
Membership:

4. Don S. McKinney
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, J.D., 1995
College: Hendrix College, B.A., 1985; Vanderbilt University, M.A., 1990; Vanderbilt University, Ph.D., 1992
Admitted: University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, J.D., 1995
Practice Area: Litigation; Health Care; Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Product Liability; Lawyer Professional Liability; Product Liability; Ethics; Toxic Tort; Pharmaceuticals; Retail / Consumer Products; Medical
Membership: American College of Trial Lawyers, Vice-Chair of the Legal Ethics and Professionalism Committee

5. Mark R. Beebe
Title: Partner; Liaison Partner Recruiting, Litigation
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1989
College: Tulane University, B.A., 1986
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Litigation; Agriculture; Antitrust / Unfair Competition; Directors and Officers / Professional Liability; Education; Errors and Omissions / Professional Liability; Franchise / Distribution; Health Care; Maritime / Offshore; Securities; Charter Schools; Dealerships; Maritime; Gaming
Membership: The Foundation of the International Association of Defense Counsel, Board Member

6. E. Gregg Barrios
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1990
College: Tulane University, B.A., 1984
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Litigation; Class Action / Complex Litigation; Maritime / Offshore; Oil / Gas; Environmental; Toxic Tort; Products Liability; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Construction; Antitrust / Unfair Competition; Insurance; Arbitration; Appellate; Energy; Maritime; Manufacturing
Membership: Leadership Lafourche, Class of 2012

7. Ralph H. Wall
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1993
College: Tulane University, B.S.M., 1987
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1993
Practice Area: Litigation; Transportation and Logistics; Antitrust / Unfair Competition; Casualty and Coverage; Automotive; Insurance; Health Care; Lawyer Professional Liability; Trucking; Shipping; Medical
Membership: New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel

8. Erica Jewel Bindom
Title: Staff Attorney
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2010
College: University of New Orleans (B.A., 2003; M.A., 2005)
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Litigation; Education; Charter Schools; Insurance
Membership: Greater New Orleans, Louis A. Martinet Legal SocietyLouisiana State Bar Association

9. Robert L. Bonnaffons
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1987
College: Loyola University, B.C.J., 1983
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Casualty, Products Liability, Transportation
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10. Shelly Spansel Howat
Title: Partner
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2005
College: Loyola University, B.A., 2002
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Litigation; Health Care; Labor and Employment; Health Care
Membership: ABA/EEO Committee for Liaison with the EEOC, OFCCP, and DOJLouisiana State Bar AssociationNew Orleans Bar Association

11. Gerard J. Gaudet
Title: Associate
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2013
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 2009
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Litigation; Class Action / Complex Litigation; Maritime / Offshore; International; Maritime; Offshore
Membership: Louisiana State Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association

12. Robert A. Vosbein
Title: Of Counsel, Litigation
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1967
College: Tulane University, B.A., 1965
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1967
Practice Area: Litigation; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Economic Development; Film; Government; Movie
Membership:

13. Richard B. Eason, II
Title: Partner, Litigation; Products Liability Practice Team Leader
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1980
College: Tulane University, B.A., 1977
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Business, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Litigation, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Products Liability, Construction, Manufacturing
Membership:

14. Martin A. Stern
Title: Partner, Litigation; Appellate Team Leader
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1985
College: University of Texas, B.A., 1981
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Litigation, Appellate, Class Action / Complex Litigation, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Product Liability, Lawyer Professional Liability, Pharmaceuticals
Membership:

15. Emilie L. Pfister
Title: Associate
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2016
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., Communications with Minor in Political Science, 2013
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2016
Practice Area: Transactions
Membership:

16. Elizabeth D. Martin
Title: Associate, Environmental
Law School: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., 2008
College: University of Mississippi, B.A., 2004
Admitted: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Environmental; Energy; Oil / Gas; Renewable Energy
Membership:

17. Jennifer E. Barriere
Title: Associate, Litigation
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2012
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 2006
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Litigation; Class Action / Complex Litigation
Membership:

18. Diana Cole Surprenant
Title: Associate, Litigation
Law School: The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: Colby College, B.A., 2007
Admitted: The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Litigation; Insurance; Maritime / Offshore; Labor and Employment; Maritime
Membership:

19. Ira Gonzalez
Title: Associate, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2010
College: Barry University, B.S., 2001; Barry University, M.B.A., 2005
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Litigation; Environmental; Real Estate; Products Liability; Directors and Officers / Professional Liability; Health Care; Land Use; Insurance
Membership: Louisiana State Bar AssociationAmerican Bar Association Hispanic National Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division, Region XII Deputy Regional RepresentativeHispanic Lawyers Association of Louisiana, Vice President, SecretaryNew Orleans Bar Association Study Group of Cuba Committee, Co-ChairCuban American Bar AssociationLouisiana Association of Defense CounselYoung Leadership Council Leadership Development Series, Class of 2012ABA Section of Litigation Products Liability Committee, Young Lawyers Subcommittee Co-Chair Florida Bar Association

20. Timothy M. Brinks
Title: Associate, Litigation
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 2012
College: Louisiana State University, 2008
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 2012
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: Lakeview Civic Improvement Association

21. Lee C. Reid
Title: Partner, Litigation; Liaison Partner Associates
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1999
College: Loyola University, B.A., 1996
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Litigation; Aerospace / Aviation; Education; Governmental Relations; Energy; Public Finance; Hospitality; Charter Schools; Government; Hotels / Leisure
Membership:

22. L. Cole Callihan
Title: Associate, Litigation
Law School: Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, J.D., 2011
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 2002
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Litigation; Economic Development; Maritime / Offshore; Pharmaceutical / Medical Device; Government; Medical; Offshore; Pharmaceuticals; Transportation and Logistics
Membership:

23. Neil S. Ranu
Title: Staff Attorney, Transactions
Law School: University of California at Berkeley School of Law, J.D., 2005
College: University of California at Berkeley, B.A., 2002
Admitted: University of California at Berkeley School of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Transactions; Corporate / Securities; Intellectual Property / Technology; Mergers / Acquisitions; Securities; Banking / Financial Services; Financial Services; Real Estate; Film; Biotechnology
Membership:

24. Katherine Cazayoux Brownlee
Title: Associate
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2013
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 2009
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: Louisiana State Bar Association St. Francis of Assisi Lector Ministry Young Leadership Council (YLC)

25. Margaret Alsfeld Kaul
Title: Associate
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2010
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 2006
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Business and Corporate; Film and Entertainment
Membership:

26. Taylor E. Brett
Title: Associate
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2015
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 2012
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2015
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law Alumni Association, Career Development Committee Member

27. Brooke Duncan, III
Title: Partner, Labor and Employment; Liaison Partner, New Business Acceptance
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1986
College: Vassar College, A.B., 1974
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Hospitality; Hotels / Leisure
Membership:

28. Chris A. D'Amour
Title: Partner
Law School: Loyola University, J.D., 1999
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1994
Admitted: Loyola University, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Litigation; Casualty and Coverage; Class Action / Complex Litigation; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Construction; Entertainment; Insurance; Products Liability; Real Estate; Manufacturing
Membership:

29. Robert B. Nolan
Title: Of Counsel; Maritime Team Leader
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1971
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1965
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1971
Practice Area: Litigation; Energy; Environmental; Insurance; Maritime / Offshore; Products Liability; Maritime; Offshore
Membership:

30. Charles F. Gay, Jr.
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1976
College: Tulane University, B.S., 1973
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Litigation; Health Care; Pharmaceutical / Medical Device; Pharmaceuticals
Membership:

31. William B. Gaudet
Title: Partner; Litigation Practice Group Leader; Class Action and Complex Litigation Team Leader
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1982
College: Tulane University, B.S., 1979
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Litigation, Class Action / Complex Litigation, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Energy, Environmental, Employee Benefits / ERISA, Business, Health Care
Membership:

32. Donald C. Massey
Title: Partner, Litigation; Environmental/Toxic Tort Team Leader
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1984
College: University of New Orleans, B.S., 1981
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Litigation; Automotive; Construction; Energy; Environmental; Hospitality; Products Liability; Toxic Tort; Transportation and Logistics; Hotels / Leisure; Maritime; Offshore; Shipping; Trucking
Membership:

33. Edwin C. Laizer
Title: Partner; Member, Executive Committee
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1985
College: Loyola University, B.B.A., 1983
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Litigation; Casualty and Coverage; Construction; Insurance; Maritime / Offshore; Transportation and Logistics; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Transactions; Maritime; Offshore
Membership:

34. Charles P. Adams, Jr.
Title: Partner, Transactions; Managing Partner
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1974
College: Georgetown University (B.S. / B.A., 1971)
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Transactions; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arbitration; Corporate / Securities; Mergers / Acquisitions; Securities; Banking / Financial Services; Financial Services
Membership:

35. Jaimmé A. Collins
Title: Partner, Litigation; Chair, Diversity Committee
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2005
College: Emory University, B.A., 2000
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Litigation; Health Care; Education; Charter Schools; Toxic Tort; Products Liability
Membership:

36. Malcolm A. Meyer
Title: Partner
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1971
College: Tulane University, B.A., 1968
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1971
Practice Area: Transactions; Banking / Financial Services; Construction; Estate / Wealth Planning; Litigation; Real Estate; Tax; Financial Services
Membership:

37. Gregory F. Rouchell
Title: Partner
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2003
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 2000
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Litigation; Agricultural Chemicals; Asbestos; Automotive; Health Care; Labor and Employment; Pharmaceutical / Medical Device; Products Liability; Agriculture; Medical; Pharmaceuticals
Membership:

38. Mary L. Meyer
Title: Partner
Law School: Paul M. Herbert Law Center, J.D., 1989
College: Louisiana Tech University; Louisiana State University, B.A., 1984
Admitted: Paul M. Herbert Law Center, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Products Liability; Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Litigation; Class Actions; Insurance Defense; Agricultural Chemicals
Membership: New Orleans, Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute; New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel.

39. Justin B. Schmidt
Title: Partner, Transactions
Law School: Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University, J.D., 1998
College: University of Mississippi, B.B.A., 1992
Admitted: Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Real Estate, Business Succession Planning, Estate Planning and Probate
Membership: Professional Associations New Orleans Bar Association Louisiana State Bar Association American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

40. Charles A. Cerise, Jr.
Title: Partner, Litigation; Litigation Practice Group Leader
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1983
College: University of New Orleans, B.S., 1981
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Personal Injury, Litigation, Casualty and Coverage, Class Action / Complex Litigation, Energy, Environmental, Insurance, Maritime / Offshore, Products Liability, Toxic Tort, Transportation and Logistics, Maritime, Offshore
Membership:

41. Conrad Meyer, IV
Title: Partner
Law School: Tulane University (J.D., 1969; LL.M. in Admiralty, 1981)
College: Tulane University, B.A., 1966
Admitted: Tulane University (J.D., 1969; LL.M. in Admiralty, 1981)
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Real Estate Law; Estate and Trusts Law; Probate Litigation; Estate Planning; Estate Administration; Tax
Membership: New Orleans (Member, Executive Committee, 1977-1980), Louisiana State (Member, House of Delegates, 1971-1977) and American Bar Associations; Maritime Law Association of the United States; American College of Mortgage Attorneys (Member, Board of Regents, 1990-1996).

42. David M. Wolf
Title: Special Counsel, Transactions
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1982
College: Haverford College, B.A., 1979
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Transactions; Banking / Financial Services; Public Finance; Financial Services; Government
Membership:

43. Kyle L. Potts
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1999
College: University of Texas at Arlington, B.A., 1996
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Litigation; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Maritime / Offshore; Pharmaceutical / Medical Device; Products Liability; Maritime; Offshore; Pharmaceuticals
Membership:

44. Katie F. Wollfarth
Title: Associate, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2008
College: Tulane University, B.A., 2005
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Litigation; Agricultural Chemicals; Health Care; Toxic Tort; Asbestos; Agriculture
Membership:

45. St. Clair Adams, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area:
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46. W. Ford Reese
Title: Partner
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area:
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47. Edward J. Rice, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: Loyola University, New Orleans, J.D., 1965
College: Loyola University, New Orleans, B.B.A., 1963
Admitted: Loyola University, New Orleans, J.D., 1965
Practice Area: Litigation; Medical Liability; Professional Liability; Products Liability
Membership: New Orleans, Louisiana State (Chairman, Young Lawyer's Section, 1976-1977; Member, Board of Governors, 1976-1979, 1986-1988; Secretary-Treasurer, 1977-1979; Editor, Louisiana Bar Journal, 1977-1979; Member, Bar Admissions Committee, 1980-1990; Chairman, 1982-1990) and American Bar Associations; New Orleans Association of Defense Counsel (Member, Board of Directors, 1976-1983; President, 1981-1982); Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel; International Association of Defense Counsel (Chairman; Medical Defense Committee; Chairman, Continuing Legal Education Board, 1993-1994; Member: Products Liability Committee; Drug, Device and Biotech Committee; Director, Defense Counsel Trial Academy, 1988; Executive Committee, 1991-1997; President, 1995-1996); Defense Research Institute (Board of Directors, 1994-1997); Lawyers for Civil Justice (Board of Directors, 1994-1997). American Coll

48. Mark J. Spansel
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1978
College: Tulane University, B.A., 1975
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Litigation, Environmental, Maritime / Offshore, Oil / Gas, Architects and Engineers Professional Liability, Economic Development, Energy, Maritime, Offshore, Personal Injury
Membership:

49. Joseph W. Looney
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1976
College: Loyola University, B.A., 1970
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Litigation; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Copyrights / Trademarks / Patents; E-Commerce / Internet; Energy; Entertainment; Intellectual Property / Technology; Music / Publishing; Internet; Media; Music
Membership:

50. John M. Duck
Title: Partner, Transactions
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1980
College: University of Southern Mississippi, B.S., 1977
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Transactions, Banking / Financial Services, Bankruptcy / Workouts, Commercial Restructuring / Bankruptcy, Corporate / Securities, Mergers / Acquisitions, Franchise / Distribution, Hospitality, Agriculture, Financial Services, Hotels / Leisure, Securities Offerings
Membership:

51. Philip O. Bergeron
Title: Partner, Health Care
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1980
College: University of New Orleans, B.A., 1977
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Health Care, Litigation, Legal Professional Liability, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Administrative Law
Membership:

52. Mark S. Embree
Title: Partner
Law School: University of Miami, LL.M., 1981; Loyola University, New Orleans, J.D., 1980
College: University of North Carolina; University of Miami, B.A., 1977
Admitted: University of Miami, LL.M., 1981; Loyola University, New Orleans, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Contracts & Agreements, Transactions, Corporate / Securities, Estate / Wealth Planning, Mergers / Acquisitions, Tax, Banking / Financial Services, Financial Services
Membership: Louisiana State Bar Association.

53. Scott E. Delacroix
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1981
College: University of New Orleans, B.A., 1978
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Litigation; Class Action / Complex Litigation; Environmental; Maritime / Offshore; Products Liability; Toxic Tort; Energy; Maritime; Offshore
Membership:

54. Glen M. Pilié
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1982
College: University of Southwestern Louisiana, B.S.C.E., 1973; University of New Orleans, M.S., 1977
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Litigation, Energy, Environmental, Oil / Gas, Toxic Tort
Membership:

55. Deborah Bila Rouen
Title: Partner
Law School: Loyola University, J.D., 1983
College: Loyola University, B.Mus., magna cum laude, 1977
Admitted: Loyola University, J.D., 1983
Practice Area: Health Care, Litigation, Products Liability, Class Action / Complex Litigation, Pharmaceutical / Medical Device, Maritime / Offshore, Pharmaceuticals, Maritime, Manufacturing
Membership: Louisiana State, Federal (Board Member) and American Bar Associations; Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel (New Orleans Chapter); Maritime Law Association of the United States; Defense Research Institute.

56. Louis C. LaCour, Jr.
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1984
College: Loyola University, B.S., 1981
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Litigation, Appellate
Membership:

57. A. Kirk Gasperecz
Title: Partner, Litigation; Partner in Charge
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1986
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1983
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Litigation; Casualty and Coverage; Directors and Officers / Professional Liability; Environmental; Insurance; Products Liability; Torts and Insurance; Errors and Omissions / Professional Liability; Energy; Manufacturing
Membership:

58. Kathleen F. Drew
Title: Partner, Litigation; Asbestos Litigation Team Leader
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1981
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1973; Louisiana State University, M.A., 1976
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1981
Practice Area: Litigation; Agricultural Chemicals; Asbestos; Class Action / Complex Litigation; Environmental; Products Liability; Toxic Tort; Agriculture; Energy; Medical
Membership:

59. E. Paige Sensenbrenner
Title: Partner, Litigation; Senior Partner in Charge
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1987
College: Charity Hospital School of Nursing, R.N., 1978; Loyola University, B.S., 1983
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Litigation; Economic Development; Governmental Relations; Health Care; Pharmaceutical / Medical Device; Government; Pharmaceuticals; Manufacturing
Membership:

60. Francis V. Liantonio, Jr.
Title: Partner, Litigation; Member, Executive Committee
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1988
College: United States Merchant Marine Academy, B.S., 1983
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Litigation; Arbitration; Class Action / Complex Litigation; Energy; Environmental; Maritime / Offshore; Oil / Gas; Products Liability; Toxic Tort; Maritime; Offshore; Shipping
Membership:

61. Tyson B. Shofstahl
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1991
College: Tulane University, B.A., 1988
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Litigation; Appellate; Asbestos; Construction; Pharmaceutical / Medical Device; Products Liability; Pharmaceuticals; Manufacturing
Membership:

62. Janis van Meerveld
Title: Partner, Labor and Employment
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1987
College: Tulane University, B.A., 1984
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Hospitality; Directors and Officers / Professional Liability; Hotels / Leisure
Membership: Co-Chair and CLE Coordinator of ABA/EEOC Liaison CommitteeLouisiana Association of Defense CounselNew Orleans Association of Defense CounselAmerican Bar Association

63. Laurie Briggs Young
Title: Partner
Law School: Loyola University, New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 1991
College: University of Miami, B.B.A., 1983
Admitted: Loyola University, New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Maritime; Premises Liability; Products Liability; General Litigation; Labor and Employment
Membership: Louisiana State and Federal Bar Associations; Defense Research Institute.

64. Ronald J. Sholes
Title: Partner, Litigation; Arbitration & Alternative Dispute Resolution Team Leader
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1984
College: Louisiana State University Dept. of Physical Therapy, B.S., 1976; Tulane University School of Public Health, M.P.H., 1980
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Litigation; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Arbitration; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Health Care; Pharmaceutical / Medical Device; Products Liability; Long-Term Care; Medical; Pharmaceuticals; Manufacturing
Membership:

65. Jeffrey E. Richardson
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1994
College: Emory University, B.A., 1991
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Litigation; Class Action / Complex Litigation; Appellate; Products Liability; Technology; Ethics
Membership:

66. Valeria M. Sercovich
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1996
College: Loyola University, B.A., 1992
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Litigation; Class Action / Complex Litigation; Environmental; Toxic Tort; Energy
Membership:

67. Johnny L. Domiano, Jr.
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1996
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 1993
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Litigation; Antitrust / Unfair Competition; Automotive; Casualty and Coverage; Directors and Officers / Professional Liability; Environmental; Franchise / Distribution; Insurance; Products Liability; Maritime / Offshore; Toxic Tort; Errors and Omissions / Professional Liability; Governmental Relations; Dealerships; Energy; Maritime; Offshore; Shipping; Trucking; Manufacturing; Government
Membership:

68. Roland M. Vandenweghe, Jr.
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1997
College: Tulane University, B.S., 1994
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Litigation, Asbestos, Class Action / Complex Litigation, Maritime / Offshore, Product Liability, OSHA, Maritime, Offshore, Energy, Manufacturing, Environmental and Natural Resources
Membership:

69. Lara E. White
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1994
College: Tulane University, B.A., 1990
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Litigation; Class Action / Complex Litigation; Pharmaceutical / Medical Device; Products Liability; Pharmaceuticals; Manufacturing
Membership:

70. Lisa Merz Hedrick
Title: Partner, Transactions
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1999
College: Tulane University, B.A., 1996
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Transactions; Banking / Financial Services; Bankruptcy / Workouts; Commercial Restructuring / Bankruptcy; Corporate / Securities; Financial Services
Membership:

71. Henry B. Alsobrook, Jr.
Title: Of Counsel, Pharmaceutical / Medical Device
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1957
College: Tulane University, B.A., 1952
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1957
Practice Area: Pharmaceutical / Medical Device; Agricultural Chemicals; Class Action / Complex Litigation; Environmental; Products Liability; Toxic Tort; Agriculture; Energy; Medical; Pharmaceuticals
Membership:

72. Jane C. Raiford
Title: Partner, Energy
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1982
College: University of New Orleans, B.A., 1977
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Energy, Environmental, Agricultural Chemicals, Litigation, Oil / Gas, Toxic Tort, Renewable Energy, Agriculture, Offshore, Maritime
Membership:

73. Margot Want
Title: Associate
Law School: Tulane University School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 2003
Admitted: Tulane University School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: Louisiana State Bar Association.

74. Marshall A. Hevron
Title: Associate, Litigation
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2009
College: St. John's College, B.A., 2001
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:

75. Anne Hoskins Elam
Title: Associate
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: Hobart and William Smith Colleges, B.A., 2004
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Labor and Employment
Membership: Louisiana State Bar Association.

76. Christine Simons Fortunato
Title: Associate
Law School: Loyola University, J.D., 2006
College: University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 2001
Admitted: Loyola University, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Litigation; Environmental Litigation and Toxic Tort
Membership: Louisiana State Bar Association.

77. David C. Coons
Title: Associate, Litigation
Law School: Louisiana State University, J.D., 2009
College: Wake Forest University, B.A., 2006
Admitted: Louisiana State University, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership:

78. Michelle D. Craig
Title: Partner, Labor and Employment
Law School: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center (J.D., 2002; B.C.L., 2002)
College: Northwestern State University, Louisiana Scholar's College, B.A., 1999
Admitted: Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center (J.D., 2002; B.C.L., 2002)
Practice Area: Labor and Employment; Products Liability; Education; Charter Schools
Membership:

79. David M. Stein
Title: Associate, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2008
College: Tulane University School of Engineering, B.S., 1998; Tulane University School of Engineering, M.S., 1999
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Litigation; Energy; Insurance; Errors and Omissions / Professional Liability; Intellectual Property / Technology; Toxic Tort
Membership:

80. Christopher J. Kane
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2004
College: Christian Brothers University, B.S., 2000; Christian Brothers University, M.B.A., 2001
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Litigation; Automotive; Class Action / Complex Litigation; Economic Development; Environmental; Governmental Relations; Transportation and Logistics; Renewable Energy; Hospitality; Energy; Government; Shipping; Trucking; Hotels / Leisure
Membership:

81. Elizabeth A. Roussel
Title: Partner, Litigation; Labor and Employment Team Leader
Law School: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2002
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 1998
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Litigation; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Directors and Officers / Professional Liability; Labor and Employment; Errors and Omissions / Professional Liability
Membership:

82. Victoria White Baudier
Title: Associate, Transactions
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2007
College: University of New Orleans, B.A., 2002
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Transactions; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Appellate; Arbitration; Banking / Financial Services; Bankruptcy / Workouts; Commercial Dispute Resolution; Commercial Restructuring / Bankruptcy; Family Business Consulting; Franchise / Distribution; Intellectual Property / Technology; Licensing; Litigation; Real Estate; Torts and Insurance; Defense; Government; Health Care; Hospitality; Internet; Offshore; Retail / Consumer Products
Membership:

83. Scott Robert Cheatham
Title: Partner, Litigation
Law School: Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University, J.D., 2005
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 2002
Admitted: Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Litigation; Banking / Financial Services; Bankruptcy / Workouts; Commercial Restructuring / Bankruptcy; Financial Services
Membership:

84. Lauren L. Tafaro
Title: Partner, Labor and Employment
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2004
College: Louisiana State University, B.S., 2001
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Labor and Employment
Membership:

85. Malcolm D. Meyer
Title: Partner
Law School: Tulane University School of Law, J.D., 2001
College: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, B.A., 1997
Admitted: Tulane University School of Law, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Real Estate Transactions
Membership: Louisiana State Bar Association.

86. Benjamin Norwood
Title: Partner
Law School: Columbia University Law School, J.D., 2000; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 2003
College: Cornell University, B.A., 1997
Admitted: Columbia University Law School, J.D., 2000; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 2003
Practice Area: Tax
Membership: Louisiana State, New York State and American Bar Associations.

87. Mark C. Surprenant
Title: Partner, Litigation; Liaison Partner, Pro Bono Committee; Agricultural Chemicals Team Leader
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1977
College: Fordham University, B.A., 1973
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Litigation, Defective and Dangerous Products, Agricultural Chemicals, Environmental, Toxic Tort, Agriculture, Energy
Membership:

88. Robert L. Wollfarth
Title: Partner
Law School: New York University School of Law (J.D., 1997; LL.M., Tax, 1997)
College: Tulane University, College of Arts & Science, B.S., 1994
Admitted: New York University School of Law (J.D., 1997; LL.M., Tax, 1997)
Practice Area: Mergers and Acquisitions; Federal Taxation; State Taxation; Local Taxation; Corporate Law; Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures; Securities
Membership: Louisiana State (Member, Taxation Section) and American (Member, Taxation Section) Bar Associations.

89. Michael H. Rodrigue, Jr.
Title: Associate
Law School: Loyola University, J.D., 2007
College: Tulane University, B.S., 2004
Admitted: Loyola University, J.D., 2007
Practice Area:
Membership: Louisiana State Bar Association.

90. JoAnn J. Courcelle
Title: Associate
Law School: Louisiana State University, J.D., 2000
College: Louisiana State University, B.A., 1997
Admitted: Louisiana State University, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Bankruptcy
Membership: New Orleans, Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations.

91. Justin J. Boron
Title: Associate, Litigation
Law School: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2010
College: University of Georgia, B.A., 2003
Admitted: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Litigation
Membership: